Friday, June 21, 2013

Summer Solstice Garden

 
I thought that the Summer Solstice would be a perfect time to share some new things in my garden.
Did you see the wonderful garden markers on Pineberry Lane?! She also featured them on Early Work Mercantile. Well, I fell in love immediately and asked Wendy if she would make a custom set for me for the herbs I have on my garden and she did! Aren't they incredible?
 
I love them! Here they are in place: 
 
 
Two weeks ago my sister and I went down to central Illinois Amish country to visit our parents. It is always so special when it is just my parents, sister and me - just like when we grew up :)
On the way home we stopped at our favorite stop between their house and ours - The Gathering in Gilman, IL
 
There I found the cutest little bugs:

 
A bee bug from an old spring and the cutest little stinger ;)

 
A bulb bug made from a light bulb, silverware wings and washers for eyes.
 
 
And my favorite bug made from an old skeleton key.
 
 
Here they are in their new home in my lavender patch.
I am so glad that I bought the group of them!
They make me smile every time I walk to my back door :)

 
I received these antique bee catchers as a gift from my SIL, Joy, a few years back and I have been enjoying them in my backyard ever since. While at our favorite store in Arcola - The Olde Brick Wall - we saw new reproduction ones with timer taper battery candles inside. What a great idea!
Time to clean them up and bring them inside I think ;)
 
Well enjoy the longest day of the year!
I am heading out in just a minute to enjoy the International Quilt Festival in Rosemont, IL!
I will report back soon...
 
Blessings, Patti

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9 comments:

  1. annieJune 21, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    great post, love your markers and bees! have a wonderful weekend!

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  2. cuckiJune 21, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    So sweet xxx

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  3. Primitive StarsJune 21, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Happy Summer, love the garden pictures...those markers are beautiful., love them......Blessings Francine.

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  4. BumbleBeeLaneJune 21, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    They made me smile too...Enjoy the quilt festival!~Amy

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  5. LindaJune 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I'm so jealous...your herb markers are seriously primitive and gorgeous! Hope the quilt festival was inspiring.

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  6. Three Sheep StudioJune 22, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Your garden markers are so very clever ! What a great way to use a "cast off". MANY years ago, an elderly family member gave me an entire set of silverware. I kept it stashed away, and then after decades, while cleaning, I threw out the whole set !!! GASP. What a mistake.
    Rose

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  7. Rugs and PugsJune 22, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I'm lovin' your little bugs! So clever.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  8. lindaJune 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Love your bugs-how clever are they?!

    Really like the silverware markers, too. A friend had a wind chime made out of old silverware and I liked that as well.

    Have a great weekend

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  9. Wicked Faerie QueenJune 23, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Those markers are fabulous, especially the big spoon.

    I love lavendar but I am so allergic. I break out in hives and can't breath, it is my only allergy.

    The Quilt Show sounds amazing take lots of pics.

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